A practitioner on a Canadian forest overlook

Level 2 · Wilderness Competency

Wilderness Competency

Online modules plus a 2–3 day field course covering advanced shelter, multi-day preparedness, navigation, and cold-weather basics.

2–3 day field course + online modules

Time commitment

Canadian terrain

Real field, real instructors

Recognized

Verifiable national credential

  • One-Time Payment

    No subscriptions.

  • Lifetime Access

    Learn on your schedule.

  • Certificate Included

    Digital certificate upon successful completion.

  • QR Verifiable

    Share and verify your achievement.

What You'll Learn

Wilderness Competency

Online modules plus a 2–3 day field course covering advanced shelter, multi-day preparedness, navigation, and cold-weather basics.

  • Wilderness Safety Principles
  • Trip Planning & Risk Management
  • Navigation Fundamentals
  • Shelter & Campcraft Basics
  • Firecraft Fundamentals
  • Water Sourcing & Treatment
  • Food & Nutrition in the Outdoors
  • Wildlife Awareness & Behavior
  • Leave No Trace Principles
  • Emergency Preparedness

NBSC FIELD TRAINING

requires an active Level 1 Foundations credential.

What's Included

  • Digital Course Materials

    High-quality lessons and reference guides.

  • Downloadable PDFs

    Checklists, guides, and resource sheets.

  • Certification Exam

    Test your knowledge and earn your certificate.

  • Official Digital Certificate

    Shareable, verifiable, and recognized by NBSC.

  • Learn Anywhere

    Access on desktop, tablet, or phone.

A small cohort gathered around a fire at an NBSC field session

Next steps · Level 2 field sessions

Train in the field.

Knowledge becomes capability under instructor supervision in real Canadian terrain. Pick a session below or browse the full schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions before you begin.

  • No. Level 1 is designed as an entry point — it assumes no prior bushcraft or outdoor training. The course covers theory only; practical skills are built in Level 2+ field training.

Ready to Start Your Journey?

Book Level 2.

Field training is the certification. Every NBSC session is held in real Canadian terrain, supervised, and ratio-limited.